| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.83 | 3.825% | $256.2712 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.65 | 3.319% | $50.2647 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.89 | 5.524% | $169.7776 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.88 | 10.499% | $128.0462 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.25 | 6.737% | $161.4397 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.96 | 7.312% | $41.8088 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.29 | 6.345% | $37.5292 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.75 | $845.1374 | $845.14 | $845.15 | $845.10 | |